Get Your Car Ready for Summer Weather

The sun can do more than cosmetic damage to your car’s exterior. As it heats the pavement under your tires, tests your air conditioning, and puts a strain on your engine, it lets you know the hard way which systems were already struggling, and you just didn’t know it. The service team at Pursch Motors can help you avoid an unpleasant wait for help by preparing your vehicle now for driving in the summer heat.

Staying Cool

You won’t know your air conditioner is broken until you go to use it. You can avoid an unpleasant surprise by giving it a test run and noting any performance issues. If your cabin isn’t getting sufficiently cool, you notice any odd noises, or you find a pool of liquid on the passenger side floorboard, you’ll want to bring your vehicle in for an inspection.

Your battery can struggle in the heat just as much as it does on a winter morning. Heat speeds up the chemical process inside your battery, causing it to burn out more quickly. A weak, aging battery can refuse to spark on startup, leaving you stranded. A quick test can ascertain your battery’s strength. While inspecting the battery, your technician can also check other engine components, like coolant levels or suspicious signs of wear that indicate trouble.

Maintaining Traction

Heat has a way of finding any weak areas on a tire’s surface. You’ll notice lots of shredded tires decorating the roadside in the summer. All the evidence you need that hot pavement stresses your tires. If you’ve been rotating your tires regularly, they’ll avoid developing the same wear patterns that cause a blowout. You can also switch your usual set to a dedicated summer tire for added traction and durability in the heat.